City Community Research Articles

THE ROLE OF DHAKA'S COMMUNITY-BASED PARKS IN IMPROVING CHILDREN’S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

This study focused on the significance of Community Park for enhancing children’s mental and physical health at the grassroots level of the community of Dhaka city. To assess the practical scenario both primary and secondary data was used in this study. Convenience sampling techniques have been applied to collect data with a pre-designed structured questionnaire. To reach the study goal, regression analyses have been applied to see the correlation between children’s health and community park activities. Furthermore,categorized the impact to understand the vulnerability. The evidence identified that such community park contributes significantly to children's physical and mental well-being, fostering a positive impact on their holistic development. The study findings demonstrated that ∼ 80% of children think community parks significantly contribute to maintaining their mental wellbeing. Similarly, 61% of children expressed that park activities reduce their stress and anxiety. In addition, regular activities impact on their physical growth which was expressed by 90% of respondents. The result also finds out a strong correlation between the physical and mental health of the children. In addition, it analyzed the correlation of impact between their education and health. Besides, the study also assesses the levels of severity of depression, anxiety, and sleeping disorders in children after covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, results also disclose numerous factors such as infrastructural conditions, greenery stock, safety measures, children's activities and communityparticipation in the community parks. The novelty of the study will help public health experts, psychologists, urban planners, environmentalists, policymakers, public representatives to take an ecofriendly sustainable development plan, thereby fostering a positive impact on children’s holistic development. Furthermore, this study provides some recommendations to increase the overall health conditions of the park’s children's zone.

Participation of City Communities in Paying Land and Building Taxes in the Rural and Urban Sectors (PBB-P2)

Land and Building Tax (PBB) has an important role in supporting the development and administration of local government. However, low community participation can hinder the achievement of the maximum potential of this revenue source. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause the unoptimal participation of urban communities in the payment of Land and Building Tax (PBB) in Kuningan District. This research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques were conducted through field studies with interviews, which were supported by data analysis. The research location is in Kuningan Sub-district, Kuningan Regency. The results of this study identified socio-economic, administrative, and psychological factors and found regulatory factors to be the cause of low community participation in PBB payments. This research also provides recommendations regarding efforts that need to be made to optimize the level of urban community participation in PBB payments in Kuningan Sub-district.

Factors Influencing Public University’s Role in Community Transformation

Paucity of knowledge exists on the factors that influence the capacity of universities to transform communities, particularly in the Ugandan context. This study examined the internal factors that influence the capacity of Gulu University to contribute to community transformation in Gulu City in Northern Uganda. A cross-sectional study design was used while employing self-administered questionnaire to sample 390 households. Logistic regression model was used to evaluate the influence of internal factors on Gulu University’s role in transforming the surrounding communities. Findings revealed that scholarships by the university (p=.000), enterprises developed within the community through Gulu University’s engagement (p=.007), religious meetings for spiritual transformation (p=.036), and the teaching done at the university (p=.045) had a statistically significant influence on the university’s role in transforming the surrounding community in Gulu city. The study concludes that universities, the central government, and other stakeholders need to focus more on scholarships for further education, enterprise development, supporting the church, and teaching in the university to realise multiplied transformation of the surrounding communities

Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan Terhadap Minat Masyarakat Dalam Menggunakan Pinjaman Online Pada Masyarakat Kota Kupang

Online loans are currently increasingly popular among the public with the development of technology. The sophistication of this technology has had a very significant impact on the survival of society, which will make people more consumptive through the arrival of electronic or non-cash means of payment, without cash this will create impulsive shopping behavior where someone buys products without planning. This research aims to analyze the influence of financial knowledge on online loan interest behavior, to determine the influence of financial behavior on online loan interest and to determine financial attitudes towards online loan interest in the Kupang city community. This research uses primary data by distributing questionnaires online to 100 respondents in Kupang City who are online loan users. This research uses non-probability purposive sampling. Data analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression analysis with the results of the research showing that financial knowledge, financial behavior and financial attitudes have a significant effect on interest in online loans among people in Kupang City.

Perspectives from the Local Community on Strategies for Community Transformation in Uganda’s Public Universities

Several Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rarely have a clearly defined strategy for transforming communities. This is partly because some are still built on colonial models, which place a strong focus on theory, rote learning, and memorisation, where learners duplicate the content during examinations with little or no impact on the community. As a result, the surrounding communities continue to grapple with high levels of poverty, illiteracy, poor housing, disease, and poor-quality health and hygiene. This study explores the strategies Gulu University is using to transform the post-conflict community of Gulu City, northern Uganda. A cross-sectional research design was used involving 390 households. Self-administered questionnaires were employed to collect data on community perceptions of the operationalisation of the different strategies employed by Gulu University to transform the community. Descriptive statistics was used to determine the most outstanding strategies and their associated variables, while chi-square test was performed to assess the relationship between community perception of the existence of Gulu University and the strategies of community transformation. Findings revealed that, first, Gulu University’s strategy of knowledge application has been perceived by the surrounding community to have worked well by increasing employment opportunities, providing young people with opportunities for meaningful livelihood activities, reducing crime, and fostering enterprise development in the surrounding community. Second, the strategy of partnerships and community projects has paid off by providing scholarships to help community members further their education. However, there is still more to be done in terms of knowledge generation strategy through skill training, knowledge transmission strategy through technology transfer, primary health care, better farming engagements, and innovative business services, as well as partnerships and community projects strategy via enterprise development. Furthermore, findings indicated that there was a significant association between community perceptions of transformation and the existence of Gulu University. The findings highlight potential areas of focus for Gulu University and other Ugandan universities for formulating policies that higher institutions of learning can employ to transform communities. Besides, future research should explore the dimensions of community transformation that influence the role of higher institutions of learning in transforming communities

Artificial intelligence probabilities scheme for disease prevention data set construction in intelligent smart healthcare scenario

In the face of an aging population, smart healthcare services are now within reach, thanks to the proliferation of high-speed internet and other forms of digital technology. Data problems in smart healthcare, unfortunately, put artificial intelligence in this area to serious limitations. There are several issues, including a lack of standard samples, noisy data interference, and actual data that is missing. A three-stage AI-based data generating strategy is suggested to handle missing datasets, using a small sample dataset obtained from a smart healthcare program community in a specific city: Step one involves generating the dataset's basic attributes using a tree-based generation strategy that takes the original data distribution into account. Step two involves using the Naive Bayes algorithm to create basic indicators of behavioural capability assessment for the samples. Step three builds on stage two and uses a multivariate linear regression method to create evaluation criteria and indicators of high-level behavioural capability. Six problems involving multiple classifications and two tasks using multiple labels are implemented using various neural network-based training strategies on the obtained data to assess the usefulness of the dataset for downstream tasks. To ensure that the data collected is genuine and useful, the experimental data must be analysed and expert knowledge must be included.

UX Analysis on SpeedID Application Using Usability Testing Method and System Usability Scale

The SpeedID application is a smart city application developed by a subsidiary of PT Bamboomedia Cipta Persada, namely PT Inovasi Solusi Nusantara since 5 years ago. The SpeedID application wants to present a solution to the city's problems to become a new digital identity for the smart city community. Because it was only developed 5 years ago, the SpeedID application is classified as a new application and has never been analyzed for usability before. Usability analysis is carried out to improve user experience, so that the SpeedID application can be accepted and used more easily by users. This research uses Usability Testing method with Performance Measurement and Retrospective Think Aloud (RTA) techniques and System Usability Scale (SUS). The results obtained are the SpeedID application has a quality that cannot be said to be effective, efficient and meet user satisfaction. In addition, the average score of the System Usability Scale (SUS) Questionnaire is 70.33. The score is rated "C" with an adjective rating of "Good" with the acceptance range included in the "Marginal" category, and finally the net promotion score (NPS) is included in the "Passive" category, which explains that the use of the SpeedID application gets an assessment that is still marginalized by its users. This shows that the SpeedID application still urgently needs correction to improve quality to its users and design improvements also need to be made so that the SpeedID application is even better at meeting user expectations in the future.

노인 친화적 커뮤니티 공공 공간에 관한 연구

This study examines activity spaces in age-friendly communities in Chinese cities to meet elderly needs and reflect local culture. A case study approach was used, selecting typical communities in various cities. Design features and usage were analyzed through fieldwork, interviews, and literature review. Age-friendly spaces should focus on functionality, safety, social needs, health, and cultural belonging for the elderly. Designing these spaces addresses aging challenges, improves quality of life, and promotes sustainable community development.

LPPOM MUI North Sumatra Public Relations Communication Strategy in Socializing Halal Certification to Medan City MSME

This research aims to explore the communication strategies implemented by Public Relations of LPPOM MUI North Sumatra in socializing halal certification to MSME in Medan City. This study also aims to assess the level of effectiveness of this communication strategy. In the context of processing halal certification, which has significant relevance to products circulating in the Medan City community, a strategic communication approach was taken by LPPOM MUI North Sumatra to MSME traders in this region. This research uses a qualitative approach with the Grounded Research method, which allows researchers to conduct in-depth interviews with key sources. The research sources consisted of the Head of Public Relations of LPPOM MUI North Sumatra and three MSME traders operating on Jl. Tuasan, Medan City. The research results show that North Sumatra LPPOM MUI Public Relations uses various media such as print media, online media and social media in its communication strategy. However, the level of MSME product registration to LPPOM MUI North Sumatra shows a decline every year, with no registration in the 2022-2024 period. These findings indicate that the communication strategy implemented by the Public Relations of LPPOM MUI North Sumatra has not been effective in increasing awareness about halal certification among MSME traders, especially on Jl. Tuasan, Medan Tembung District. The implication is that MSME traders do not understand the process of processing halal certification both online and offline.

The Influence of Tourism Object Reconstruction and Tourist Visits on the Welfare of Mataram City Communities

This research aims to analyze the influence of the reconstruction of tourist attractions and tourist visits on community welfare in the Mataram City area, Lombok. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression. Data was collected through a questionnaire with a Likert scale consisting of 20 statements based on relevant indicators. The number of respondents in this study was 69 people, consisting of 30 men and 39 women. The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that the reconstruction of tourist attractions and tourist visits has a significant influence on the welfare of the people in Mataram City. The R-value obtained is 54.7%, which shows that the two independent variables together can explain 54.7% of the variation in community welfare. These findings indicate that increasing the quality and quantity of reconstruction of tourist attractions as well as the number of tourist visits can contribute positively to the welfare of local communities. This research provides practical implications for stakeholders in the tourism sector and local governments to continue to develop and improve tourist facilities and attract more tourists to improve community welfare. Furthermore, this research can be the basis for further studies that explore other factors that may influence the welfare of people in tourist areas.

The Existence of the Quarter Life Crisis Phenomenon in Young Adults on Post-Covid-19 Mental Health in Parepare City Communities

This study aims to explore the phenomenon of Quarter Life Crisis among young adults in Parepare City before and after the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health. This ex-post facto research involved young adults without permanent jobs in Parepare City. A purposive sampling technique was employed, with a total sample of 300 respondents. The study results indicate a significant effect of Quarter Life Crisis on Covid-19 prevention (Sig. 0.002 < 0.005) and on mental health (Sig. 0.014 < 0.05). A mental health workshop is proposed as an intervention to assist individuals experiencing a Quarter Life Crisis.

The Phenomenon of Violence Against Women and Children in Households

<p><em>This research aims to conduct a study and conduct more in-depth research regarding the phenomenon of domestic violence that occurs in the Tangerang City community. The background to the problem in this writing is that there are still many cases of domestic violence that occur in Tangerang City, there are people who have reported it but there are still many who have not reported it because of threats from their husbands, embarrassment, and so on. Therefore, this writing has an urgency that must be discussed and studied in depth by conducting research on various institutions that handle cases of domestic violence in Tangerang City</em><em>. T</em><em>his research method uses a qualitative juridical method using data collection in the form of observations, interviews, and documents carried out at the Tangerang City Metro Police, the Tangerang City Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning (DP3AP2KB) Service, the Tangerang City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Integrated Service Center (P2TP2A), and the Tangerang City District Court. The results of the research and discussion are that the violence that often occurs is physical violence, sexual violence, physical violence, and child neglect. The factors that cause this include economic factors, infidelity factors, educational factors, and employment factors. Efforts made to prevent domestic violence include education and outreach on violence against women and children in schools, Islamic boarding schools, and universities</em><em>.</em></p>

Synergistic Landscape Design Strategies to Renew Thermal Environment: A Case Study of a Cfa-Climate Urban Community in Central Komatsu City, Japan

An effective community landscape design consistently impacts thermally comfortable outdoor conditions and climate adaptation. Therefore, constructing sustainable communities requires a resilience assessment of existing built environments for optimal design mechanisms, especially the renewal of thermally resilient communities in densely populated cities. However, the current community only involves green space design and lacks synergistic landscape design for renewing the central community. The main contribution of this study is that it reveals a three-level optimization method to validate the Synergistic Landscape Design Strategies (SLDS) (i.e., planting, green building envelope, water body, and urban trees) for renewing urban communities. A typical Japanese community in central Komatsu City was selected to illustrate the simulation-based design strategies. The microclimate model ENVI-met reproduces communities involving 38 case implementations to evaluate the physiologically equivalent temperature (PET) and microclimate condition as a measure of the thermal environments in humid subtropical climates. The simulation results indicated that the single-family buildings and real estate flats were adapted to the summer thermal mitigation strategy of water bodies and green roofs (W). In small-scale and large-scale models, the mean PET was lowered by 1.4–5.0 °C (0.9–2.3 °C), and the cooling effect reduced mean air temperature by 0.4–2.3 °C (0.5–0.8 °C) and improved humidification by 3.7–15.2% (3.7–5.3%). The successful SLDS provides precise alternatives for realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the renewal of urban communities.

Implementasi Ajaran Raja Marga Yoga Dalam Mengembangkan Kepribadian Dan Kesehatan Jasmani Masyarakat Hindu di Kota Palangka Raya

The Hindu community in Palangkaraya City can improve health holistically by integrating physical, mental, and spiritual health by practicing the teachings of Raja Marga Yoga. The practice of Raja Marga Yoga can be used to promote public health and personal development in the integration of Hindu community culture, which has its own uniqueness. This research aims to find out and inform about the forms, obstacles, and efforts to implement Raja Marga Yoga teachings so that these teachings can be used as a reference for the Hindu community in Palangka Raya City. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method that describes the unique results of the Raja Marga Yoga program by looking at forms, obstacles, and efforts as an analytical tool. The findings of this research indicate that the Hindu community in Palangka Raya City is implementing the Raja Marga Yoga Program in several implementation stages, namely the timing stage. Meditation stage, and surya namaskar yoga movement stage. Implementation of the teachings of Raja Marga Yoga can not only develop personality through efforts to apply the teachings of yama and nyama brata, but it also seeks to provide physical health through efforts to apply asana, pranayama, dhyana, dharana, meditation, samadhi and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra (Surya Namaskar). The implementation of Raja Marga Yoga teachings in Palangka Raya City is a distinctive characteristic of the Hindu community in this city. It is different from Hindu communities in other cities.

Human Resources Development Strategy at the Tanjungpinang City Office of Women's Empowerment, Child Protection and Community Empowerment (DP3APM)

Human Resources (HR) are the main driver of an organization's sustainability, therefore, a human resource development strategy is needed to create superior human resources and achieve organizational goals. The aim of this research is to determine the indicators used as measuring tools for human resources development strategies at the Tanjungpinang City Women's Empowerment, Child Protection and Community Empowerment Service (DP3APM), especially in the form of education, training, development, recruitment and system changes based on relevant literature regarding This and its effectiveness, in the implementation process, budget limitations and employee education levels are obstacles, especially training targets that require a fairly large budget. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, data was obtained through interviews and direct observation at the research location. The population in this study was 60 DP3APM employees and the sample was the DP3PAM Administration and Personnel Subdivision.

Implementation of Social and Environmental Responsibility at The State Electricity Company (PT PLN Persero) Bangka Belitung Regional Parent Unit in Improving Pangkalpinang Nature School Education

In line with the 2005-2025 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RJPM), PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Wilayah Bangka Belitung is dedicated to making improvements in four key areas: overall enhancements, improving the quality of education, promoting educational development, making educational administration more efficient. This research describes how the Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) program by PT PLN UIW Bangka Belitung is being implemented for the Kacang Pedang Sub-district, Gerunggang, Pangkalpinang City community. The study uses a qualitative method and John Elkington's triple bottom-line theory. The results show that the TJSL program by PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Wilayah Bangka Belitung provides significant benefits for the education of the Kacang Pedang community in Pangkalpinang City by supplying facilities and infrastructure for the Sekolah Alam Pangkalpinang program.

“I built it with my own hands:” A method to assess heterogeneity of housing quality in consolidated informal settlements

Because housing quality varies significantly in informal settlements, participatory slum upgrading must be based on fine-grained empirical analysis of design, structural quality, and materials used in self-help housing. Slum severity indices drawing on indicators defined by UN-Habitat have served to map precarious communities in large Global South cities. However, these assessments cannot capture the heterogeneity of self-built homes within consolidated informal settlements. Building on a case study of a consolidated informal settlement in Mexico City, this research presents a replicable model to measure the range of variability of housing quality by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. We used architectural observations and household surveys to construct a qualitative database of housing quality indicators identified by self-help builders. This fine-grained database allowed us to develop a housing quality index that revealed the heterogeneity of housing quality. We then conducted in-depth interviews that illuminated factors beyond household income that shape the consolidation of self-help buildings, including participation in community-based self-help efforts, apprenticeships, incorporation in social networks, and government assistance. By providing fine-grained documentation of self-help housing heterogeneity based on local knowledge, we contribute a globally applicable model to inform more empirically informed and locally appropriate approaches to participatory slum upgrading in informal settlements.

THE CONFLICT BETWEEN MOSQUE MANAGEMENT BOARD AND COMMUNITIES

The Mosque Management Board (MMB) is the driver of implementing a Mosque's activities. A mosque in a short time can lose its potential for usefulness if there is conflict. This study aims to explain the causes that triggered the conflict between the Asy Syifa Mosque Management Board and the Padang Nangka Village, Singaran Pati District, Bengkulu City community. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. This data research uses observation techniques to directly gain community condition, situation, background, and behavior of people in Asy Syifa Board Management and the Communities. This research also uses Indepth interviews techniques to cover both side about the conflict happened. This means the interview set to Asy Syifa Mosque Board Management, the community which are residents of RT 01, RT 02, RT 03, RT 17, And the mediator appointed. Then, the data obtained is analyzed descriptively with Miles and Huberman narrative model. In this study, it was found that conflicts were caused by various disputes such as the election of new administrators, transparency of financial management, and important mosque decisions that did not go through deliberation. Another finding in this study is that there was a failed mediation effort because the community did not consider the appointed mediator neutral. With this research, it is hoped that the Mosque Management Board in Indonesia will resolve conflicts by involving third parties as mediators and be more open to suggestions and criticism given. After that, clean up and try to develop patterns of idarah (management), imarah (program management) and ri'ayah (physical management) to board members who will minimize conflict in the future.

Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival as a Means of Promoting Manado Tourism Local Wisdom

Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival is one of the biggest festivals in North Sulawesi. Lembeh Strait is located on Lembeh Island on the east side of Bitung city. The island has a lot of natural beauty and is dubbed as "The Mecca of Divers" for divers. Not only that, Lembeh Strait also has tourist attractions for visiting tourists, one of which is the Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival. This festival is routinely held every year, this festival is held with the aim of introducing tourism, culture, and local wisdom of the Bitung city community. In addition to contributions from local residents, the Bitung City Government also provides full support in this annual activity, the government hopes that the Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival can lure tourists to visit Bitung City. However, the lack of promotion of the Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival often has an impact on the course of the event, besides that security issues are also an important issue that is less considered. The purpose of this qualitative research method-based writing is expected to foster tourist interest in visiting the Lembeh Strait Enchantment Festival in Bitung City. As a result, Bitun City will become more famous and attract tourists to visit Lembeh Strait.

Information Technology Governance Analysis using COBIT 2019 Framework in Salatiga City Community and Civil Services

Information Technology Governance Analysis using COBIT 2019 Framework in Salatiga City Community and Civil Services